Mason is a first-year running back who rejoined the Redskins after spending parts of the 2008 season with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. A native of Potomac, Md., Mason entered the NFL with the Redskins, earning a roster spot coming out of 2007 training camp.
NFL Acquisition: Signed with the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2007
How Acquired: Claimed by the Redskins off waivers from the New York Jets on April 28, 2009
2008 (BAL/NYJ):
Was on the New York Jets’ active roster for six games but did not see any action
Spent first eight weeks of regular season on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad
Was on the Redskins’ roster in training camp but was released at end of preseason
2007 (WAS):
Earned a roster spot coming out of preseason
Was inactive for the season opener vs. Miami (9/9)
Released on Sept. 11, 2007; re-signed to Washington’s practice squad on Sept. 12, 2007
Spent the remainder of the regular season and one postseason contest on the Redskins’ practice squad
Played two years at Youngstown State
Amassed 2,739 yards rushing on 478 carries (5.7 avg.) and scored 31 touchdowns
Was named consensus first-team Football Championship Subdivision All-American
Named to the Walter Camp Foundation, AFCA, The Sports Network, and the Associated Press All-America teams
Named Gateway Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year
Also earned first-team honors from the Gateway Conference
Set a single season school record rushing for 1,847 yards on 302 carries (6.1 avg.) and 23 touchdowns as a senior
Was named Gateway Football Conference’s Newcomer of the Year as a junior
Earned second-team All-Conference honors
Finished the season with 892 yards on 176 carries (5.1 avg.) and eight touchdowns
Transferred to Youngstown State after attending the University of Illinois for two seasons
Played in eight games mainly appearing on special teams as a sophomore
Appeared in eight games with one start as a freshman
Rushed for 214 yards on 64 carries (3.3 avg.)
Attended Georgetown Prep in Maryland
Is the all-time leading rusher (5,700 yards) in Maryland high school history
Also finished as the all-time leader in career touchdowns and points scored
Named Area player of the Year by The Gazette his junior and senior seasons
Was named Metro Offensive Player of the Year by the Washington Post as a senior
